The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for ASSISTANT RESEARCH ANALYST, NV INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN’S RESEARCH AND POLICY

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
UNLV is a comprehensive research university of approximately 28,000 students and 3,300 faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, research, and service. The university has internationally recognized programs in hotel administration and creative writing; professional degrees in law, architecture, and dental medicine; and leading programs in fine arts, sciences and education. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in dynamic Southern Nevada. For more information, visit us on-line at: http://www.unlv.edu.

ROLE of the POSITION
The Assistant Research Analyst will be responsible for coordinating and conducting research activities, working collaboratively with project partners to address existing project requirements, and work with NICRP staff to develop ideas for related grants and projects. Duties will include assistance with literature reviews, design, implementation, collection and management of research and data; data cleaning, sorting and analysis; grant development; literature reviews; writing reports and publications; collaboration with community partners. The particular duties of this position are dependent upon grants and/or contracts awarded.

QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Research Analyst: Minimum of a Master’s in a related social science from a regionally accredited college or university. Additionally, the candidate should have at some experience conducting social science research, preferably on children’s issues, have knowledge in conducting qualitative or quantitative research (i.e., knowledge of research methods, data analysis, human subjects protections, and/or database development); demonstrated ability to multi-task; demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and statistical software (SPSS/PASW, SAS, or Stata).

SALARY RANGE
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.

APPLICATION DETAILS
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. The review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to Amanda Haboush-Deloye, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance with UNLV’s on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-2894 or hrsearch@unlv.edu.

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer Committed to Achieving Excellence Through Diversity.